A Tall Order

Coping with hurricanes is enough to drive one to drinking. We were spared from disaster, but just barely. The telephone pole in front of our place broke in half, as well as two power lines, keeping us in the dark till today. This is nothing compared to what happened in other areas. Power, straight up - it's good stuff.

A Tall Order

Acrylic on Canvas, 12x12"

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Ladies Night Two-fers

Ah, TGIF. Not that my weekends are any different than my hectic work week, but at least the potential is there. Love the idea of kicking back and sipping on a tall, frosty something or other.

Ladies Night Two-fers

Acrylic on Canvas, 12x12"

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Moonshine Mama

This one is dedicated to a dear friend. A gourmet cook and frequent party giver, she has been known to slip into the caverns of her basement to brew up her own proprietary butt-kicking concoctions, adding exotic ingredients such as the essence of various aromatic flowers from her garden. She delights in serving her friends all forms of lip-smacking delicacies, always performed in a lavish mid century modern style. This ones for you, Nata. Cheers dahling.

Moonshine Mama

Acrylic on Canvas 12x12"

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Party of Three

Well I guess its obvious that I'd rather paint cocktails than do my taxes. Last year I got audited - not fun. I needed several of these after that ordeal. And the sour IRS agent - now theres someone who could really use a few of these too. They just don't get it - artists just want to have fun!

Party of Three

Acrylic on Canvas 12x12"

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Cheers

Every since I finished the book - about three weeks ago, I meant to do a painting that celebrates its completion. Problem was that I was so far behind in planet Earth matters, I found myself overwhelmed with an avalanche late stuff - bills, paperwork, correspondence, etc. There was no celebration to be had quite yet. Since I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel, I decided to jump in and start a martini series. I'll truly feel like celebrating when that last way-late monster item gets checked off my list - taxes!

Cheers

Acrylic on canvas 12x12"

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Best Gig in Town

On Wednesday nights I host a "Jazz 'n Sketch" event at a local tavern. I hire a model to pose so that the artists have a choice of sketching either her or the band. My husband, a jazz musician, invites the top world class players from NYC. This results in what is undoubtedly is the best gig in town. Is there anything more delightful than sketching, sipping wine, while immersed in 360 degrees of an improvisational swinging symphony?

Pencil sketches

11x14"

Sweets From My Sweetie

My sweetie often comes home after a music gig with a little gift - last week he brought a box of chocolates. My first reaction is that they are too pretty to eat, but would make a beautiful painting so I put them in the freezer till the time comes. Finally... time to indulge!

Sweets

Oil on Gessoboard 6x6"

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Colorful Collection

Finally, I get to post a painting that is not a class demo. Hopefully this will now be the norm. I was inspired by having the new still life painting box set up, so now I can control the lighting and the angles to my liking. To get back in the swing of daily painting, I pulled out my trusty collection of decades old nail polishes, which got me to thinking... it's about time I treat myself to some new shades!

Colorful Collection

Oil on Board 6x6"

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4 Apples (Demos)

Demos in "Color as Value"

Here are some quick demos I did for my class in NYC, showing various ways to interpret the same still life, using different value and color combinations. The point of the lesson is that there are many ways to interpret the values, you can try different combinations and see what you like the best.

4 Apples

12x12" Acrylic on Canvas